Resolved: To Live, Work, and Love in Maine

Resolved: To Live, Work, and Love in Maine
Jan. 10, 2012

Happy New Year! January is the month for making resolutions and making plans big and small. Here are some great ideas for getting the most from your life in Maine, whether you live here year-round or just wish you did. 

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Where The Jobs Are

Finding a job in Maine in the next several years may be a matter of picking the right industry. In the January issue of Down East, leading economists, career specialists, and industry leaders identify the most promising sectors for job growth.

Read the job forecast.

 
 
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Say 'I Do' in Maine

Trivia quiz: Where did Henry Hager ask for former First Daughter Jenna Bush's hand in marriage? Hint: It's in Maine, but it isn't Walker Point. Get the answer and read about an unusual winter wilderness wedding in our annual Wedding Guide.

 

 
 
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Small Town, Great Food

You don't expect to find culinary adventure in a small Maine town, but every now and then you encounter the marvel of a fine meal at an unassuming dining establishment. John Golden did just that when he stumbled into Vittles in Pittsfield. Tempted? Read The Golden Dish.
 
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Recipe for a Sweet, Short Season: Maine Shrimp

The Maine shrimp season has opened at last, but it promises to be short. Before it closes, cook up a pot of Maine Shrimp, Haddock and Jerusalem Artichoke Winter Chowder, from Kathy Gunst's Notes From a Maine Kitchen. And if you're in New York on January 18, don't miss Gunst's talk at the James Beard Foundation's Beard on Books!

Get the recipe and event details.

 
 
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